On January 7th-8th, 2021, Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers (WI AHEC) virtually hosted its 8th annual Interprofessional Case Competition (IPCC). This traditionally in-person event brought together interdisciplinary teams of health professions students across multiple professional …
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IPCC 2020 Celebrates its Winners
Teams from each of AHEC Wisconsin’s seven regional centers converged once again this year at the Interprofessional Healthcare Case Competition. The challenge, held at the Kalahari Resort from January 9 to 10, 2020, gave both …
Nicole Thill Accepts Position as North Central AHEC Executive Director
After nearly five years, Nicole Thill is moving on from her position with Scenic Rivers AHEC to North Central AHEC as the Executive Director. Nicole has worked as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Scenic …
AHEC’s Biennial “Day at the Capital” Event Results in 52 Legislative Visits
MADISON – Wisconsin Area Health Education Center (AHEC) supporters from across the state gathered in Madison on September 20, 2017 to advocate at the state capitol during AHEC’s “Day at the Capitol” advocacy event. In …
HPV Efforts Furthered by Collaboration with Partners to Reach Providers
WASHINGTON D.C. – Studies consistently show that a strong provider recommendation from healthcare providers is the single best predictor of HPV vaccination. Aubrey Stetter-Hesselberg, an HPV Coordinator at Scenic Rivers AHEC, oversees Iowa, Minnesota and …
CHIP Intern McKenzie Liegel Helps Improve Local Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among WIC Participants in Juneau and Adams Counties
By: Megan Hakes, AHEC statewide communications assistant MAUSTON- Through her CHIP internship with the Juneau/Adams WIC program, UW-Madison graduate McKenzie Liegel realized her interest in food insecurity and childhood nutrition. Now looking into food distribution methods …
Scenic Rivers AHEC Health Careers Campers Receive First-Hand Medical Experience
By: Alana Erickson, Scenic Rivers AHEC marketing assistant “I loved this camp. Coming here was a great experience that I will never forget. I will not forget any of the new family that I have …
Career Exploration Through Simulation
LA CROSSE – Scenic Rivers Wisconsin AHEC and Mayo Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in La Crosse teamed up to provide a simulation based exploration of nursing and respiratory therapy careers. Students from across the region spent …